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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.12, 732.06 and 347.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.12, 732.06 and 347.69 is: 520.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.12 : 732.06 = 347.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.12/732.06 = 347.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.12x = 732.06 × 347.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.12x = 254,531.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,531.77/489.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.39

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